I can think of so many times throughout my career where I have drooled over that latest camera release or that most recent lens that my brain convinces me that I simply have to have. Realistically, though, what photographer out there hasn't done that at least once in their career? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Rocky Mountain Elk Calf” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On an October afternoon during the elk rut, this calf walked up on a ridge to get a better view to observe its surroundings,” explains Putney. “It stopped and posed in a good spot that worked well compositionally as it scanned the area.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them....

Software updates happen so often these days that you can sometimes miss great new features when they're added. If you do any kind of masking with people and hair, then you really must see this technique. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Spend any amount of time looking up photography on the internet, and you will be bombarded from every direction by claims of how you can improve your work, a lot of them centered around gear. Really, though, if you want to improve, it comes down to how you approach your photos, and this insightful video discusses what you really need to make better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Leica Announces the M11, With a Classic Design, 60 MP, and More appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Yesterday, Leica released the M11, a premium, full-frame digital camera and the latest addition to the Leica rangefinder lineup. Like most Leica rangefinder models, the M11 is designed for pro-level street, travel, and documentary photography; the body is compact, lightweight, highly portable, unobtrusive, and perfect for inconspicuous shooting. View the camera from the front, and you’ll instantly be impressed by the sleek Leica look: But don’t be fooled by the pared-down, travel-ready design. The M11 offers unrivalled image quality, thanks to a high-level, Triple-Resolution-packing BSI sensor, which allows the user to select from three full-frame...

Very excited to be announcing our first conference for the year, and it’s a doozy!!!! We just announced it to KelbyOne Members last week, and the sign-ups are through the roof, which is really exciting. Check out the short trailer below for more details. We would love to have you with us for the conference (and the pre-conference session the day before). Here’s the link to grab your ticket today at the early-bird discount price. Hope you can make it. Have a great weekend, everybody, and we’ll catch you next week when I’m launching a new series here on blog. -Scott The post Announcing: The KelbyOne Lightroom Conference (coming Feb. 8-9, 2022) appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted...

Generally, travel lenses are meant to cover a wide range of focal lengths to allow you to be able to photograph most things you are likely to encounter. On the other hand, when you go for a large focal length range, that often means sacrificing wide apertures for low-light situations and sharp image quality. This lens might be able to give you the trifecta of reach, aperture, and sharpness, however. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Image Quest 2021 is the sixth edition of Red Bull Illume’s adventure and action sports photography contest, and this year’s finalists include some stunning images selected from over 47,000 total submissions. Congratulations to the Overall Winner Will Saunders and to the category winners. Here’s a slideshow of our 25 favorite winner and finalist images. Learn more about Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021 at the contest’s official website. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post 25 Incredible Photos From Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Nikon D200, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED at 18mm (27mm equivalent), Manfrotto 190XB tripod with Manfrotto 3437 ballhead. Exposure: 3 sec., ƒ/22, ISO 100. The Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is one of several remote badlands in northwestern New Mexico. Throughout the area known as the San Juan Basin, the same geological features that contain beds of coal and gas coveted by industry have also been carved by the ages into fanciful badlands, populated by strange “hoodoos” of rock. The nearby Bisti Wilderness is the most well-known and easily accessible of these badlands and provides a good introduction to the area. The Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah and other badlands are on the “checkerboard,” where the square miles of land alternate in ownership between...

Lightroom contains more customization capabilities under its hood than it might seem initially, but one that rarely gets mentioned is the information the program shows you about your photos. Lightroom actually lets you display all sorts of data in these cells, and taking a few minutes to change their default settings can make your workflow a lot easier. This great video tutorial will show you how to do just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony cameras have long been criticized for their color science. The notion is that Sony cameras produce unflattering colors, especially for skin tones. This claim seems to be leaning towards raw files processed in Lightroom. Capture One is generally recommended, so, let's find out which of the two software is the better option for Sony raw files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photo By Steve Santel “In the golden light of a late afternoon, I spent over an hour observing fox kits wrestle and chase each other around a field on San Juan Island,” says Steve Santel. “I was extremely blessed to vicariously share the joy of their energetic and exuberant play. The young vixen, pictured towards the right of the frame, was often the catalyst. She daringly harassed and pursued her larger male siblings. The time spent with these kits was the highlight of the trip. It also proved to be one of the most memorable wildlife experiences I’ve had to date.” See more of Steve Santel’s work at flickr.com/photos/stevesantel. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM....

Do you find yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of being excited by your work, only to become disenchanted with and disappointed by it when you look back at it later? Maybe you suffer from the "curse of the photographer." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As photographers, our perception of the world around us is our most important tool, and our only interface to the visible world. There's much to be said about reducing screen-time, but it may not be practical for everyone. Instead, here's another way to relieve your eyes; with a simple daily routine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Photo By Douglas Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Long Legs” by Douglas Croft. Location: MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa. “Our guide drove into a ravine so we would be able to shoot up at this beautiful cat,” explains Croft. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Douglas Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We can learn a lot from experienced filmmakers and cinematographers, and one of their strongest skills is their ability to tell stories. Whether you shoot video or photos, this excellent video tutorial will give you a 10-step process for finding the best, most compelling angle for every shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post White Balance in Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is white balance in photography? And how can it enhance your images? In this article, I’m going to share everything you ever wanted to know about white balance, including: The white balance camera settings you should use for consistently good resultsHow white balance can instantly improve your shotsHow you can use white balance for gorgeous creative effects in your photos I’m also going to explain key related terms, such as color temperature, white balance presets, and more. Fortunately, while white balance might seem like a difficult topic, it’s actually pretty darn easy to understand. So I promise you: by...

Lindsay Adler recently teamed up with Westcott to develop the Westcott Optical Spot. In this video, she shows what’s possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Being a wedding photographer can be a really enjoyable career if you have the drive and the right personality for it. If that is something you are interested in but are unsure of how to get started, this helpful video tutorial will give you some important areas to focus on to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We spend a ton of time talking about how to take a photo, including lighting, techniques, composition, and a lot more. And of course, all those things are quite important to producing a compelling photo, but that is not enough. But it takes more than that to create a good image, and this insightful video discusses how you should be approaching taking photos beyond just the how-to of it all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)